Emerald Isle
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Local offices in Emerald Isle
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Local office · City office
Town of Emerald Isle Administrative Offices (Town Hall)
7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Help here
- Town services and informationGet help with town services, questions, and public records.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on emeraldisle-nc.org
Utilities · Nonprofit
Bogue Banks Water Corporation
7412 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Help here
- Water bills and serviceAsk about water service, get help with your bill, or pay it in person.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on boguebankswater.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Community Center
203 Leisure Lane, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
Help here
- Community center and recreationVisit for recreation programs, fitness activities, and community center memberships.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on emeraldisle-nc.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Carteret County
Emerald Isle is in Carteret County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Carteret County Department of Social Services
210 Craven Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with program questions.
- Medicaid and child supportGet help with Medicaid services and child support matters.
- Child and adult servicesAsk for help with child welfare, adult services, or reports of abuse or neglect.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carteretcountync.gov
Public health · County office
Carteret County Health Department
3820 Bridges Street, Suite A, Morehead City, NC 28557
Help here
- Public health and clinical careGet health screenings, immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services.
- WICGet nutrition support, healthy foods, breastfeeding help, and referrals through WIC.Read more
- Environmental healthAsk about inspections, well water testing, and septic system permits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carteretcountync.gov
Emergency help · County office
Carteret County Emergency Services
3820 Bridges Street, Suite D, Morehead City, NC 28557
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet preparedness information and help with county emergency alerts and shelter resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carteretcountync.gov
Veterans · County office
Carteret County Veterans Services
3615 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding veterans benefits and applying for them.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carteretcountync.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority, Morehead City Office
2204 Bay Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Help here
- Public housingAsk about affordable public housing and how to apply.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ecrha.org
Jobs and training · State office
Carteret County NCWorks Career Center
309 Commerce Avenue, Morehead City, NC 28557
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding work, preparing a resume, and practicing for interviews.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on carteretcountync.gov
North Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by North Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- NC 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988